PCE-CT THICKEER 27FN

What the PCE-CT Thickness Meter 27FN is and why choose it

The PCE-CT 27FN from PCE INSTRUMENTS is a coating thickness meter designed to determine the thickness of non-magnetic coatings on metallic substrates. It measures on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, making it suitable for paints, lacquers, plastics, enamels and similar materials. Thanks to its non-destructive measurement method and external probe with V-groove, it delivers precise results while allowing the tested parts to remain in use. The instrument is ideal for inspection tasks in quality control, production monitoring and incoming goods inspection.

Main features

• Non-destructive measurement of coating thickness on metallic substrates.
• Suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous metals (Fe and NFe).
• Measures non-magnetic coatings such as lacquers, plastics, chrome, copper, zinc and enamel.
• Also suitable for insulating layers such as lacquers, plastics, enamels, paper, glass and rubber on copper, aluminium, brass, stainless steel and anodic films on aluminium.
• Immediate measurement for fast checks.
• Wide measuring range from 0 to 1250 µm / 0 to 50 mil.
• Measuring head design with V-groove for stable positioning on curved surfaces.
• External measuring probe for flexible access to difficult areas.
• Includes calibration standards (Fe and NFe) and bases for reliable adjustment.
• Delivered in a practical case with batteries and instruction manual.

Technical specifications

• Measuring range: 0 to 1250 µm / 0 to 50 mil
• Resolution: 0.1 µm / 0.1 mil
• Accuracy: ± (2 % + 2 µm) / ± (2 % + 0.1 mil)
• Minimum base material thickness: 0.4 mm
• Minimum measuring area: Ø 8 mm
• Minimum convex radius of curvature: 1.5 mm
• Minimum concave radius of curvature: 7.0 mm
• Dimensions: 166 x 68 x 30 mm
• Weight: 180 g (including batteries)
• Ambient temperature: -10 to +50 °C
• Power supply: 2 x 1.5 V batteries

Scope of delivery

• 1 x PCE-CT 27FN coating thickness meter
• 1 x measuring probe
• 1 x carrying case
• 2 x batteries
• 2 x bases
• 1 x set of calibration standards (Fe and NFe)
• 1 x instruction manual

Accessories

• CAL-CT calibration certificate

Applications and use cases

• Quality control: Fast, non-destructive verification of coating thickness on metal components to ensure compliance with specified values.
• Production monitoring: Regular checks during manufacturing to keep coating processes within defined tolerances.
• Incoming goods inspection: Verification of coating or anodic film thickness on supplied parts made of ferrous or non-ferrous metals.
• Inspection of curved parts: Thanks to the V-groove in the probe head and defined minimum radii of curvature, curved surfaces can be measured securely.

FAQ

1. On which materials can the PCE-CT 27FN measure coatings?

   It measures non-magnetic coatings such as lacquers, plastics, chrome, copper, zinc and enamel on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, aluminium, brass, stainless steel and anodic films on aluminium.

2. What is the measuring range of the instrument?

   The measuring range is 0 to 1250 µm or 0 to 50 mil.

3. What accuracy can be expected?

   The accuracy is ± (2 % + 2 µm) or ± (2 % + 0.1 mil).

4. What is the minimum size of the measuring area?

   The minimum measuring area is a diameter of 8 mm.

5. Can it measure on curved surfaces?

   Yes, it can measure on curved surfaces with a minimum convex radius of 1.5 mm and a minimum concave radius of 7.0 mm. The V-groove in the probe head helps with stable positioning.

6. What power supply does the device use?

   The device is powered by 2 x 1.5 V batteries, which are included in the delivery.

7. Is a calibration set included?

   Yes, a set of calibration standards for ferrous (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) substrates is included.

8. Is a calibration certificate available?

   An optional CAL-CT calibration certificate is available as an accessory.

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